Seriake Dickson Picks ‘Interest Form’ For Bayelsa West Senatorial Ticket
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Former governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson, has picked the nomination of interest form for the Bayelsa West Senatorial District.
The former Governor opted to join the contest for the vacant Senatorial seat following overwhelming endorsements and calls on him by critical stakeholders to fill the vacant Senatorial seat.
Chief Dickson said in a statement by his Media Advisor, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, on Friday, that he would make a formal declaration when he returns to the State.
The stakeholders who endorsed him cut across all the segments of the society such as women/youth groups, political leaders, traditional rulers, students groups amongst others.
The stakeholders who have sustained the pressure on the former Governor to contest the election procured the form for him to bring months of speculation involving his participation in the election to an end.
There is the prevalent view in the Ijaw nation that the former Governor was the most suitable voice for the Senatorial District, Bayelsa and the Ijaw nation in the National Assembly.
They said that Chief Dickson has the experience, the capacity, and the network to take advantage of the Senate to promote the cause of his people.
The ex-governor thanked all those who endorsed him across party divide and the traditional rulers for the overwhelming endorsement he received from them.
The former Governor who has been away in Abuja for about six months due to the COVID 19 pandemic is billed to visit Bayelsa and make a formal request to kick start his campaign.
